Politics

Politics

Bright orange voting bins make voting easy in the South Wairarapa

Voting bins have been rolled out across South Wairarapa and are ready for you to cast your vote. Voting papers have arrived…

Oct 2025

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Greater Wellinton Regional Council Candidate Adrienne Staples

In the next local government term, the three main things that I wish to achieve are: The addition of the Hiwinui Forestry…

Oct 2025

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Greater Wellinton Regional Council Candidate Alistair Plimmer

When elected to the Greater Wellington Regional Council, my goal is simple: deliver real outcomes for Wairarapa through practical, community-led leadership. I’ll…

Oct 2025

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Last Chance to Cast your Vote

Oct 2025

Politics

Cape Palliser Paper Road Bylaw to allow pedestrian and cycling access

South Wairarapa District Council Strategy Working Committee today agreed on an amended Bylaw to restrict access to motorised vehicles but allow for…

Oct 2025

Politics

Mayoral Candidate – Leah Hawkins 

Leah Hawkins What is the main reason you are standing for Council or the Community Board? I believe South Wairarapa deserves strong,…

Sept 2025

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Mayoral Candidate – Fran Wilde

Fran Wilde What is the main reason you are standing for Council or the Community Board? South Wairarapa desperately needs experienced leadership.…

Sept 2025

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Letter to the Editor

I read with interest the letter from Mr Rowan, expressing some valid points, and indeed I thank him for his muted support of…

Sept 2025

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Council Candidate – Pip Maynard 

Pip Maynard What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I have again been asked by members of the Martinborough…

Sept 2025

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Council Candidate – Aidan Ellims

Aidan Ellims What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I want to continue representing the residents and ratepayers of…

Sept 2025

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CouncilCandidate – Storm Robertson

Storm Robertson What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  Having served as Chair of the Martinborough Community Board for…

Sept 2025

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Council Candidate – Chris Archer 

Chris Archer What is the main reason you are standing for Council?  I am standing for council because I am passionate about the…

Sept 2025

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